Saudi Aramco shifts 14 million barrels to Gulf after pipeline attack

Reuters • 21 Սեպ 17:14

Following a drone attack that halted the east-west pipeline, Saudi Aramco loaded about 14 million barrels onto seven supertankers in the Gulf, signalling a shift of shipments from the Red Sea to the Gulf region.

New York Post • 21 Սեպ 07:10

Only 12 commodity ships passed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, down from 35 the previous week, as U.S.-Iran tensions continue and Saudi oil exports rise.

Reuters • 21 Սեպ 02:36

Around twelve ships transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, a steep decline from 35 the previous week, as Saudi crude shipments rise despite regional tensions.

New York Post • 19 Սեպ 16:34

Saudi authorities sounded an air-raid warning near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions were heard overnight, while Houthi advances along the Red Sea have raised concerns about disruptions to global oil supplies.

Reuters • 18 Սեպ 01:01

Brent and U.S. crude futures fell on Friday, with market focus shifting from supply worries in Saudi Arabia to broader geopolitical risks in the region.

The New York Times • 16 Սեպ 11:01

Saudi Arabia temporarily halted its East-West oil pipeline after an attack, potentially removing 4% of global supply from markets and raising crude prices.

Yahoo • 16 Սեպ 04:00

Saudi Arabia's de facto leader Mohammed bin Salman is confronting simultaneous security pressures from Iran-backed groups and the Houthis, while his Vision 2030 reform plan encounters financial setbacks.

New York Post • 15 Սեպ 22:16

Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and are blamed for an attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, pushing global oil prices above $100 a barrel.

CNBC • 15 Սեպ 16:15

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC the damaged East-West crude pipeline in Saudi Arabia will be back in service within days, after being shut following drone attacks linked to Iran-backed groups.

BBC • 15 Սեպ 14:21

Satellite photos reveal severe damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline, prompting a shutdown that could cut global supply by up to 3.6 million barrels per day, while regional tensions rise.

New York Post • 15 Սեպ 11:00

The Houthi rebels' recent gains along Yemen's coast have put Saudi Arabia's major oil pipeline and the Abqaiq processing facility at risk, prompting worries about global fuel supplies.

CNN • 14 Սեպ 16:29

Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline after drone strikes in Iraq, prompting worries about a potential reduction of up to 4% of global oil supply and higher fuel prices.

Reuters • 13 Սեպ 02:22

Maritime authorities reported a projectile strike on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, adding to concerns after Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack.

CNN • 12 Սեպ 11:20

President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for a drone strike that damaged Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, while officials in Iraq and Saudi Arabia investigated the incident.

NBC News • 12 Սեպ 10:36

Saudi Arabia halted operations on its 745-mile East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks launched from Iraq, while Houthi forces in Yemen seized strategic Red Sea locations, raising concerns over regional oil supplies.

Reuters • 12 Սեպ 10:19

President Donald Trump said Iran is probably responsible for the aerial strike that halted Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and noted he had spoken with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

CNBC • 11 Սեպ 18:41

Saudi officials said the East-West oil pipeline was shut as a precaution following attacks in the Riyadh and Madinah regions that injured several people.

CNN • 11 Սեպ 16:28

U.S. officials said drones from Iraq hit pump stations on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, causing fires and raising concerns about regional energy security.